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Summer Skies Drink {Starbucks Copycat} Recipe

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This Summer Skies Drink is a refreshing Starbucks copycat recipe featuring a vibrant summer-berry refresher base mixed with sweetened coconut milk and juicy raspberry pearls. It’s a delightful, fruity beverage perfect for hot days, combining natural berry flavors with a touch of coconut creaminess and optional caffeine from green coffee extract.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Summer Skies Drink

  • 1/2 cup Summer-Berry Refresher Base (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut milk (carton type)
  • 1/4 cup raspberry pearls or boba (with liquid)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp berry syrup (recipe below)

Summer-Berry Refresher Base

  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp berry syrup
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp citric acid
  • 1/2 tsp green coffee extract powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp blue spirulina powder

Berry Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp blueberry extract
  • 1/2 tsp raspberry extract
  • 1/2 tsp blackberry extract

Instructions

  1. Shake drink mixture: Add about 1/2 cup of the prepared Summer-Berry Refresher Base and 1/2 cup sweetened coconut milk to an ice-filled shaker. Shake well to fully combine and chill the drink.
  2. Prepare glass: Place 1/4 cup raspberry pearls along with their liquid into the bottom of a serving glass.
  3. Assemble drink: Pour the entire mixture from the shaker, ice included, over the raspberry pearls in the glass to serve.
  4. Make Summer-Berry Refresher Base: In a large jar or container, combine 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons berry syrup, 1 1/3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon citric acid, optional 1/2 teaspoon green coffee extract powder, and 1/4 teaspoon blue spirulina powder. Shake well to blend all ingredients, then refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Prepare berry syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  6. Simmer syrup: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Flavor syrup: Remove the syrup from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry extracts.
  8. Cool syrup: Pour the syrup into a mason jar or bowl and refrigerate until completely cooled. The syrup will thicken further as it cools. Use this syrup as the base for the refresher.

Notes

  • The green coffee extract powder is optional and can be omitted for a caffeine-free drink.
  • Use sweetened coconut milk from the carton for best texture and flavor.
  • Raspberry pearls or boba add a fun, chewy texture and can be found in specialty stores or online.
  • Blue spirulina powder provides natural vibrant color and mild flavor.
  • Ensure the berry syrup is fully cooled before using to maintain drink quality.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/summer-skies-drink-starbucks-copycat-recipe/